Charlie Brewster Nicholson
July 17, 1931 ~ June 1, 2022
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Charlie Brewster Nicholson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
An Asheville native, Charlie was a son of the late Tom and Lillie Hollifield Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his siblings.
Mr. Nicholson proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, earning a Bronze Star. He later retired from General Electric. In his spare time, he loved to golf, garden, fish, and spend time outdoors. He also obtained his pilot’s license and loved flying. He was a past member of Reed Memorial Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Erlene Nicholson; daughters, Tracy Nicholson, and Patricia Rice (Wayne); son, Bill Nicholson; grandchildren, Michael (Amanda), Jason (Heather), Matthew, Jordan, and Brandon; two great-granddaughters, Evelyn and Jocelyn; and other family members.
The funeral service for Mr. Nicholson will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Black Mountain.
Mr. Nicholson will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. for those who wish to pay their respects.
Services
Funeral Service: June 7, 2022 10:00 am
Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-252-3535
For those who wish to pay their respects: June 4, 2022 9:00 am - October 5, 2024 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Erlene and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our mom, Mickey, just passed on the 15th of May. I wanted to let you know that as well and let you know that you and your family will be in our prayers through the days ahead.
Michelle “Camby” Simmons and Chad Camby
Patricia and family, I am so sorry for the passing of your father. Praying for you and your family. I am there if you need anything.
There isn’t any man I know, I respect more than your father. We didn’t always agree, but we listened to each other’s thoughts, which is more than most people do. Mom I’m so, so , sorry for the entire family and the heartache they must burden. But knowing Charlie, he’s probably talking about some changes or improvements that he thinks might be made in heaven for the good of all .Charles you were a good man, one of the best things I can say. You will be missed. I see some of you,in both my sons, goodbye for now. Amen
Ms. Erlene, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Charlie had such quiet dignity. He loved you and loved the Lord. The world was a better place with a man like Mr. Charlie here.